The +'s and -'s of vacationing.

+ Splitting up the looong 10 hour drive to Utah. We stayed overnight in Boise, and are pretty much convinced that's the only way to go from now on.

+ Spencer got to go fishing with Al and another fishing buddy, Allen. Of course I can't tell you where exactly they went, because they only call it "No Where". {have to keep those precious fishing spots a secret}

+ Watching the Lost finale with Monica. SO good!

+ Cinnamon Rolls.

+ My kids playing endless games of "Percy Jackson" and "Indiana Jones" with their cousins.

+ The Cheesecake Factory, Cafe Rio and Five Guys. All in one week! {makes me yearn for better restaurants in our neck of the woods...} I had what I believe to be the best Bacon Cheeseburger ever at Five Guys. Serious yum factor goin on! Oh, and I may or may not have only had Avocado Egg rolls as my meal at The Cheesecake Factory. Okay, I did. And it was delicious! Follow that with my all time favorite, Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake....Oh, hello! I'm still stuffed.

+ Going to the new Church History Museum in Salt Lake City. Some might think it boring, but we really enjoyed it. Even the kids! I wish that we would have had more time to spend actually looking at the archives.

+ Finding the perfect wooden letters to spell Eva's name over her crib. For 4 bucks!

+ Eating BBQ Chicken Pizza and BBQ Margarita Pizza for the first time. I had no idea what I was missing out on! Thank you, Monica!!

+ A shopping trip to Downeast. The Rock Star Straight Leg Jeans are a new favorite for this girl! The fit is fantastic, and the pockets...oh, the pockets!

+ Laughing uncontrollably with my sisters in law.

+ Eva's first swim. She loved every second!

+ Touring a beautiful home built by my brother in law. I believe it won Best in Show in their Parade of Homes! If you're living in the Idaho Falls area, and are looking for a good builder, check out Harker Construction LLC. Eric is the contractor, and his wife, Sunny does all of the design. They are a great team, and have created some absolutely beautiful homes! I only wish they lived here!

+ Playing with my nieces and nephews. {we can't wait to see all of them at the upcoming reunion!}

+ Eva met her namesake for the first time. Her Great Grandma Eva. What a wonderful woman to be named after!

+ Staying up late chatting with Spencer's siblings and their spouses. Always a good time!

- One sick baby girl.

Yes, that's the only negative from our trip. We had a great time. Thanks so much Al & Monica, and Eric & Sunny for letting us invade your homes, and for such a great visit!